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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.74, 793.08 and 469.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.74, 793.08 and 469.62 is: 703.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.74 : 793.08 = 469.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.74/793.08 = 469.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.74x = 793.08 × 469.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.74x = 372,446.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,446.23/529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.07

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